Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions: Must reside in the Phoenix, AZ area Completes tasks with guidance, meeting Level I expectations and gradually developing independence in task completion. Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders, focusing on learning effective communication techniques and approaches. Assists in course development by learning and applying basic instructional design techniques under supervision. Collaborates with peers and stakeholders, with a focus on achieving developmental goals through guided participation. Learns to manage projects by prioritizing deadlines, with close supervision and support from experienced team members. Works with stakeholders to develop learning objectives and course assessments under supervision. Maps programmatic standards into course design, ensuring requirements are understood and met. Meets basic quality and productivity standards of the department, with ongoing support and supervision. Follows a course revision schedule, using technological and field advancements to help adhere to the course revision schedule. Adheres to project management guidelines, learning policies and technology processes with supervision. Maintains communication with stakeholders, with a focus on understanding how to ensure successful project implementation. Identifies and escalates issues with assistance, gaining experience in resolving problems. Engages in research and product review, seeking guidance when recommending changes. Actively participates in learning opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge. Applies basic knowledge and skills, seeking assistance to identify solutions to organizational needs. Implements process changes with supervision, learning departmental processes, policies, and procedures. Maintains a positive attitude, learning and applying departmental principles with guidance. Actively participates in team activities, producing quality products through learning and collaboration. Manages a workload, with supervision, and performs additional duties when guided. Equipment Used and Responsibility Knowledge of learning theories and instructional design models and methodologies Ability to facilitate to consensus (act as balancer of interests vs. positions among the many clients involved in a course transformation) Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a service-oriented, supportive environment Excellent attention to detail and skills in communication, presentation design and delivery, and data collection and analysis Results-oriented and able to organize and independently manage various projects simultaneously Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills Able to demonstrate a sufficient level of analytical and strategic thinking to plan and manage designated projects to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget Ability to clearly articulate problems and/or issues and research resolutions prior to management escalation Able to communicate effectively, provide intelligent and persuasive guidance, and manage each development project to meet both deadlines and quality standards Thorough knowledge of project management methods and procedures Excellent skill in Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn additional software as needed. Excellent knowledge of grammar and command of the English language. Supervisory Responsibilities N/A Experience/ Education Master's degree required (preferably in curriculum or instructional design) Minimum of 2 years of curriculum development or instructional design experience At Grand Canyon Education, it is our privilege to serve students and those who support academic advancement. We lead educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper. We provide transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies and well-established academic models that promote student success and institutional growth. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff candidates will be asked to review GCE’s staff expectations as part of the application process. Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU serves traditional and online students by offering quality academic degree programs, experienced leadership and transformative learning experiences both on our growing campus and digitally.